SC Declines Plea Against Construction of New Passenger Jetty at Gateway of India

The construction of a new passenger jetty and terminal at the iconic Gateway of India in South Mumbai would continue as the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea against the Bombay High Court verdict allowing the project.

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A bench led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran rejected the appeal by petitioner Laura D'Souza, observing that the project falls within the government's policy domain.

Court Verdict Stands

On July 15, the Bombay High Court had dismissed three petitions challenging the project proposed by the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB). The court had said development could not be stalled merely on local grievances if broader public interest was being served.

While approving the jetty, the high court imposed safeguards:

The amphitheatre would serve only as a waiting area, not for entertainment.

The café/restaurant would be limited to providing water and packed food.